run against

phrase

Synonyms of run againstnext
1
: to meet suddenly or unexpectedly
2
: to work or take effect unfavorably to : disfavor, oppose

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In a letter seen by The Athletic, Montagliani, who is also a FIFA vice-president and has been touted as a likely candidate to run against Infantino in next year’s election, warned him of the impact of his attendance. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Both have picked up significant endorsements — particularly unusual in the case of Elijah, who ran against an incumbent but picked up the backing of Seminole Sheriff Dennis Lemma and Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood in the primary. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 In addition to Lauf, several other candidates who have run for office in other states were on the ballot in the race to succeed Donalds, including Jim Oberweis, who ran against Lauf in Illinois, and Olah Hawatmeh, who ran for Congress in New York. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 A day after the Royals scored nine runs against the Athletics, the Kansas City offense took a minute to crank into full gear on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. — Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run against

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“Run against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20against. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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